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LULAC ANALYSIS: A NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR NEBRASKA AS OMAHA POLICE DEPARTMENT, NATIONAL LATINO POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, AND METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE LEADERS PARTICIPATE IN FACT-FINDING TEXAS VISIT

Nation’s Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Facilitates Briefings with Law Enforcement, Educational, and Business Leaders, Innovating Groundbreaking Public Safety, Academic, and Workforce Training Partnerships Washington, DC — The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) recently led a three-day, first-of-its-kind…

The NLPOA Executive Board of Directors met with FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate

The NLPOA Executive Board of Directors met with FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate during the 2024 NLPOA Annual Conference.

NLPOA California President shines as one of eight Latino police chiefs graduating from prestigious FBI National Command Course

NLPOA California State Chapter President Don Aguilar recently added to his well-established history of training, mentoring, and leadership in graduating from the FBI National Command Course in July, 2024.. Don, who is currently the Chief of Police of the Santa Paula Police…

San Jose Police Chief Paul Joseph and NLPOA President Medina at the 50th Anniversary Gala

San Jose Police Chief Paul Joseph and NLPOA President Medina at the 50th Anniversary Gala celebrating the first founding chapter in San Jose, CA.

The Denver Sheriff Department promotes Major Gabriela Montoya-Velez – A Latina Leader

The Denver Sheriff Department promotes Major Gabriela Montoya-Velez – A Latina Leader!!! Since 2006, promoting from Sgt., Captain, and now Major she has excelled in all areas of Operations and Administration. Proudly representing her Gente and leading her department in the right…

Congratulations to NLPOA members J. Koa and D. Luna on their wins in Tactical Pistol shooting

Congratulations to NLPOA members J. Koa and D. Luna on their wins in Tactical Pistol shooting during the Texas Police Games. J. Koa 1st place and D. Luna 3rd place

Congratulations to both Soccer teams during the Texas Police Games. 2-1 against DPD

Congratulations to NLPOA member D.Stafford and team winning 3rd place in the Texas Police game bowling event

Congratulations to NLPOA member D.Stafford and team winning 3rd place in the bowling event during the Texas Police Games.

EL PUENTE NEWS

Tulare County, California. End of Watch Gabino “Gabe” Cano, Sergeant, Retired, Tulare County Sheriff’s Office and longtime member with the NLPOA Tulare County Chapter, California

The NLPOA mourn the loss of longtime member Gabe Cano who served for many years as the NLPOA Tulare County Chapter President. Gabe was born in Phoenix, Arizona, and reared in Hanford, California. Gabe started with the Fresno State Reserve 108 Program.…

Victoria, Texas. Congratulations to Robert Arredondo, Jr. Chief, and former NLPOA Member who was started as the new Chief of Police for the Victoria Police Department, Texas

Chief Arredondo, Jr. joined the Dallas Police Department, Texas, in 1996, as a patrol officer. Chief Arredondo, Jr. previously served as a detective, Sergeant in homicide and robbery units and as a gang enforcement officer. Chief Arredondo rose to the rank of…

NLPOA Celebrates the birthday of Cesar Chavez

The man of all seasons, who personally witnessed the injustices handed to the farm workers by farmers, courts and businesses. As a young man living at home with his parents and siblings, Cesar recognized the wrong and worked hard to eliminate…

NLPOA Mourns the loss of a Community Leader

Mr. Juan Jimenez died this week end and with him went a tremendous legacy of the many contributions he made to youth throughout central and southern California. He and his youth mariachis participated in several of our chapters community events. Juan was…

Longtime Tulare County Sheriff Deputy and NLPOA Member passes away due to Covid-19

Please remember Frank (Franco) Holguin in your prayers he passed away this past Wednesday afternoon from Covid-19. Our most sincere condolences to his wife Barbara and family, may he rest in peace. We have had numerous members throughout the country infected and…

Former NLPOA member, Pete Gascon (retired Parking Enforcement Officer) passed away due to Covid-19

09/28/20 -From NLPOA San Diego, CA – Eddie Cervantes and Ernie Salgado: Friends and Members it is with a saddened heart that I must tell you that we lose a good friend and former NLPOA member. Pete Gascon (retired Parking Enforcement Officer) passed…

Chief of the City of Las Vegas Department, Michele Freeman retirement

The NLPOA Southern Nevada Chapter would like to Congratulate Michele Freeman, Chief of the City of Las Vegas Department Safety on her retirement. Chief Freeman was a loyal member since the chapter was created. Chief Freeman’s Mentorship, Leadership, and Law Enforcement Excellence…

NLPOA Fresno County Back to School Supplies program

On Wednesday, September 23, 2020, the members of NLPOA Fresno County provided the students at Cantua Elementary School, San Joaquin, CA (Fresno County) 120 Backpacks. Principal Joe Trejo, (Son of Joe Trejo, former Chief of Police and Fresno PD Officer in the…

Southeast Fresno Regional Park & Soccer Complex Project

On July 1, 2020 the Southeast Fresno Community Economic Development Association (SEFCEDA) presented to the Fresno City Council at a virtual meeting requesting funding for the Southeast Fresno Regional Park & Soccer Complex Project. The funds requested was $90,000 to complete the…

NLPOA supports President Trump’s Police Reform

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 06/16/20 June 16, 2020 Cindy M. Rodriguez National President – NLPOA 10040 W. Cheyenne Ave. 170-179 Las Vegas, NV 89129 The NLPOA is the largest Latino law enforcement, volunteer organization in the United States, with chapters serving communities…

NLPOA Assistance to Family

On May 22, 2020 early in the morning, the home of the Garcia’s in Parlier, CA caught fire. The house was totally damaged and the family of 3 young elementary school girls, 2 High School boys, Grandmother and the Mother of the…

NLPOA response to recent tragedy in Minneapolis

Cindy M. Rodriguez National President – NLPOA 10040 W. Cheyenne Ave. 170-179 Las Vegas, NV 89129 May 27, 2020 To our esteemed members and nations communities: On Monday, Minneapolis witnessed the tragic and unnecessary killing of Mr. George Floyd at the hands…

Congratulations Assistant Chief of Police Pedro “Pete” Lopez, Houston Police Department and a member of the NLPOA Houston Metro Chapter, TX.

Congratulations Houston Independent School District Chief of Police Pete Lopez, longtime member of the NLPOA Houston Metro Chapter, TX. Chief Lopez, has a Master’s Degree from the University of Houston and is an FBI National Academy graduate. Pete Lopez was appointed…

NLPOA SOUTHERN NEVADA CHAPTER MEMBER PASSES

05/09/2020, we mourn the loss of NLPOA Member and Officer Thomas Chinn, III, City of Las Vegas Public Safety Corrections. Officer Chinn worked as Corrections Officer for many years, retiring last year. Officer Chinn passed away due to medical issues. Officer Chinn…

Prayers for NLPOA NY -Sergeant at Arms and all First Responders

. The NLPOA sends prayers for a speedy recovery to one of our members. As many of you know, first responders across the United States have been hit hard with this pandemic and the NYPD family has suffered dramatically. Sergeant Ernesto Rodriguez…

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